This is a good way to get the "lay of the land". After taking the Jolly Trolley we had a much…read morebetter understanding of the island and went back the next day in our car to several of the spots that were featured on the tour. I give it a thumbs up.

Kya and Rick, you both made my mother and my trip to the island! Thank you Kya for all the amazing…read morerecommendations! Rick, you were a hoot to ride along with! It was such a nice experience and nice to not need to worry about driving but still hitting the spots we wanted to see. Thank you!

Amazing service, from Vancouver to Victoria. Friendly staff and pilots. Great espresso and snacks…read moreand definitely a 5 star experience! Will travel with Helijet again! Hands down the best option. Even a shuttle bus to downtown Victoria. It would be an easy walk as well, but I had luggage. Great company !

First time doing helijet from Vancouver to Victoria and return trip back. Definitely worth a try!…read more There are 9 to 12 seats available, depending on the copter, but due to covid, they only allow 6 passengers plus the captain and co-captain. You must wear a mask in the helicopter at all times. Some nice detail: kids fly free, complimentary beverage, free parking, free shuttle to the hotel (but not from hotel to helijet). You can eat and drink at the waiting area but not in the helicopter.

We weren't even planning on getting off the ship but decided to jump off and see if we couldn't…read morepick up a few last minute souvenirs. On the way off the dock we ran into the John T. with Victoria Pedicab Co. who offered us a scenic tour of Victoria and the opportunity to do a little shopping. We figured what the hell, it's more interesting than Uber. It turned out to be one of the highlights of our vacation. John was personable and interesting, friendly and engaging. We got to see all the highlights of the beautiful city, plus the history and stories that went along with it. The historic neighborhoods, the beautiful city park, parliament, and China Town. John stopped at cool places for photos & offered to take pics for us. He also stopped by great shops where we could grab those last minute gifts for family. As the sun went down, he offered a blanket to keep us warm and made sure we saw the magnificent sunset. When it was all over, we felt like we had a decent knowledge of Victoria, and we had a new friend in Canada. If your cruise ship stops in Victoria, I highly recommend taking a trip with the pedicabs, especially if the weather is great. It's well worth your time.

We used them to get to and from our cruise ship, and in both cases our guides were sweet,…read moreinformative, and convivial. Nate took us past some amazing houses, and shared his love of the island and city while steering us into the city. We had a blast with him. On the way back Brian took us a different route so we saw another side of the neighborhoods, and learned about housing on the island. Both were great rides and if you find yourself in Victoria, these fine people will make getting around a dream.

We found this jewel of a property while on a walkabout, somewhat dejectedly (at least on my part)…read morefrom the hotel we'd found on Priceline: The Coast Harbourside. It's a little box, mid-century modern, with all of its rooms facing the Sound, and the Olympic Range, on three floors. We had the opportunity to stay here on our return to Victoria, following a trip up-island, and we were not disappointed. One day morphed into three, and while our last night was in a different room, we were still happy to be there. The place is very clean (no stains on the carpet as with the Westin, Seattle). The original family still runs the place. The decor, which runs from varnished wood to grandma's floral bed spreads doesn't quite fit the Modern aesthetic, but it works. Besides, it's the view that holds your attention and there are balconies. There are kitchenettes, and they are well-enough stocked with cookware to prepare a meal. My recommendation is to request a room on the end (We had 307) as they are larger than the rooms in between and they also have windows on both sides. And, unlike the CH, they have wireless internet access in-room, AND at no extra charge (like the Westin, Seattle). It's also easy to access. The hotel is an easy 20 minute walk from the Black Ball and Express ferry terminals, and five minutes more to the Empress and Parliament, on flat ground. There is a major supermarket, and two state booze stores within a ten minute walk, two blocks over (I wish I could recommend some Canadian wines, but what we saved in hotel tariff, we wasted on overpriced lightweight wines). We caught the Via train to Courtenay (not one of the world's great train trips) and easily made it there in the thirty minutes we allowed. I love this place, and consider it my Victorian getaway. If you take a float plane from Seattle, you'll only make your trip all the more romantic.

From the owner: All of our immaculate rooms have a magnificent, 180-degree view of the snow-capped Olympic…read moreMountains across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Nestled in a quaint residential area, with the ocean for a neighbour, the Surf Motel is a vacationer's paradise. This small treasure of a motel was built in 1960 by Hans Peter Mangelsen and is still operated as a family business. We're within walking distance of Victoria's famous Inner Harbour, the lush and beautiful Beacon Hill Park, and many other exciting attractions. Enjoy a stroll along the oceanfront cliffs, or better yet go fly a kite!

Larry was quick to reply to my emails and the entire booking service was simple. The day we…read morearrived Dale and "Fancy Nancy" were waiting for us on the dock. Fancy Nancy is a 1954 Cadillac. Dale spent about five minutes asking us what we wanted to do with our limited time in Victoria. We came up with a plan and then jumped into Fancy Nancy and off we went. Dale is familiar with the area and gave us a nice overview tour of the city. We opted to go to the Butchart Garden and he waited with the car while we toured. Then after our tour of the Butchart Garden we headed back to town. Then we were able to Craigdarroch Castle . It was closed but Dale did a wonderful job giving us the history of the building and the family. Then we headed to Government Street right in front of the Empress Hotel for views of the Hotel and the Parliament Building. Dale gave us more history of the harbor, the Parliament Building and the Empress hotel while numerous people came up and asked him about Fancy Nancy. Then, sadly it was time to return to port. Dale parked Fancy Nancy in a way we were able to get a picture of her and our cruise ship in the back ground. One of my favorite pics of the day. Overall a fantastic afternoon. It was a perfect way to maximize our time in the city. It was myself, my husband and my 78 year old father. This was the highlight of our Alaska cruise for my dad. He tells everyone about Fancy Nancy. Victoria will be on our short list to come back when we have more time to explore. We more than likely will hire Classic Car again to show us around. Thank you Dale and Fancy Nancy for a wonderful trip and memories.

This was the best tour ever! Larry took me and my girlfriend all over Victoria for about 2 hours…read moreand it was so much fun to hear him talk about the history of this awesome city. His family has lived there for four generations, so he really knows his stuff. He also offered to take lots of pictures of the two of us at the most scenic spots along the tour, and the pics all came out great. Thanks for making our trip unforgettable, Larry! -Zack & Maddie

Table Nineteen at the Olympic View serves good food, offers great service and you enjoy wonderful…read moreviews. We will return!

My favourite course on Vancouver Island…read more Lush fairways, nice course layout, views of the coast mountains, interesting elevation changes, and a waterfall on hole 17. It is located outside of Victoria and is great for a tranquil round of golf.